For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,869 students in 77017, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77017, TX are Patterson Elementary School, Park Place Elementary School and Pstem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77017 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77017, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77017, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5302 Allendale Rd
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5750
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8235 Park Pl Blvd
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7458
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7458
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Pstem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Elrod St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5740
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Vinett St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7467
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7467
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Kipp Climb Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Gr: PK-4 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
Charter School
2101 S St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena
Charter School
1062 Fairmont Pkwy
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77017, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77017, TX include Patterson Elementary School, Park Place Elementary School and Pstem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 77017?
8 public preschools are located in 77017.
What is the racial composition of students in 77017?
77017 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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